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The World of Peter Rabbit and His Friends: Mischievous Woodland Animals and English Countryside Fables from the Edwardian Nursery - Softcover
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Bringing together the mischievous Peter Rabbit and the wider company of Potter's animal protagonists, The World of Peter Rabbit and His Friends offers a miniature pastoral universe shaped by danger, manners, appetite, and consequence. Its finely balanced prose—plain enough for children yet edged with irony—works in concert with delicate watercolor illustration, placing the tales within the Edwardian golden age of children's literature while preserving the precision of natural history and fable. Beatrix Potter's achievement grew from her unusual combination of artistic discipline, scientific observation, and intimate knowledge of rural life. Long before becoming one of Britain's best-loved authors, she studied fungi, sketched animals from life, and composed picture letters for children; these habits gave her stories their exactness, economy, and unsentimental charm. Her later stewardship of farms in the Lake District further deepened the moral and ecological texture of her imagined countryside. This volume is warmly recommended to readers seeking more than nursery nostalgia. It rewards children with suspense, humor, and memorable characters, while offering adults a sophisticated meditation on independence, domestic order, and the fragile boundaries between civilization and the wild.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In 'The World of Peter Rabbit and His Friends,' Beatrix Potter masterfully weaves a whimsical tapestry of childhood adventure and nature's charm through her beloved anthropomorphic animal characters. This richly illustrated collection not only captures the innocence of early 20th-century childhood but also reflects Victorian ideals of nature and moral education. Potter's distinctive watercolor style brings the burrows, gardens, and woodland scenes to life, inviting readers into a gentle world filled with clever narratives and underlying themes of mischief and consequence. Beatrix Potter's own pastoral upbringing in the Lake District greatly influenced her writing and artistic expression. Born into a well-to-do family, she cultivated her love for nature through childhood excursions, often sketching and observing wildlife. Her experiences and aspirations to break free from societal conventions of her time led her to craft stories that resonate with both playful exuberance and subtle didacticism, showcasing her deep affinity for the natural world and animal life. For readers of all ages, 'The World of Peter Rabbit and His Friends' is an essential exploration of imagination and morality, serving as both a beautiful introduction to the enchanting universe Potter created and a timeless reminder of nature's kinship with humanity. This collection is a treasure, ideal for anyone seeking to relive the magic of childhood or foster a love of storytelling in the next generation. 356 pp. Englisch. Seller Inventory # 9788028332358
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Bringing together the mischievous Peter Rabbit and the wider company of Potter's animal protagonists, The World of Peter Rabbit and His Friends offers a miniature pastoral universe shaped by danger, manners, appetite, and consequence. Its finely balanced prose-plain enough for children yet edged with irony-works in concert with delicate watercolor illustration, placing the tales within the Edwardian golden age of children's literature while preserving the precision of natural history and fable. Beatrix Potter's achievement grew from her unusual combination of artistic discipline, scientific observation, and intimate knowledge of rural life. Long before becoming one of Britain's best-loved authors, she studied fungi, sketched animals from life, and composed picture letters for children; these habits gave her stories their exactness, economy, and unsentimental charm. Her later stewardship of farms in the Lake District further deepened the moral and ecological texture of her imagined countryside. This volume is warmly recommended to readers seeking more than nursery nostalgia. It rewards children with suspense, humor, and memorable characters, while offering adults a sophisticated meditation on independence, domestic order, and the fragile boundaries between civilization and the wild. Seller Inventory # 9788028332358
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Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. This edition includes: The Tale of Peter Rabbit- is a British children s book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter that follows mischievous and disobedient young Peter Rabbit as he is chased about the garden of Mr. McGregor. He escapes and returns home. Seller Inventory # 1299636256
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. The World of Peter Rabbit and His Friends | Mischievous Woodland Animals and English Countryside Fables from the Edwardian Nursery | Beatrix Potter | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2023 | Sharp Ink | EAN 9788028332358 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Copycat s.r.o., 22, Holesovice, Schnirchova 662, 170 00 PRAGUE, TSCHECHIEN, kristoferpaetau[at]gmail[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. Seller Inventory # 128160594